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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-20

New WHEAT.-Ssversl small lots OF neT wheat
aggregating GA bushels. were received IN baiu-
more on Saturday from the tidewater districts o.
Virginia. On Friday 81 bushels of new Virgins
wheat were received, the first to como to hanG
These samples were bought by shippers and dea
ers. Dry and well mstured brought 81 o. dIy
but not plump 81, small and slim dry sc, ARD
damp and garlicky Soc.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05
PERSONAL.

Deputy sheriff Senter, of Humboldt
was here Wednesday.
Mr.. G W. Moore, of Sharon, visi.
ted relations here Thursday.
Miss Annie Coleman has returned
from Cairo, ILL.,, after lon5 visit.
R. 0. Crump and son Marcus, of
Trenton, visited friends here this
week.
Misses Clara and Madge McKir-
ney,of Hot Springs, Ark, are visiting
Mr.. ROach's family here.
Rev. W. NJ. Robson leaves for
Memphis to-day, where he will con
duct protracted meeting in the
Chelsea G. P. church.
Mrs. Mollie Ing and daughter,
Miss Hattie, left on the excursion for
New Orleans and will remain with
her brother all the winter. He lives
sixty miles above the city.
The following prominent lawyers
were here this week on legal business;
r. Z. Taylor and T. E. Harwood, of
Trenton, and W. l Mcfarland aua
W. NJ. Mccall, of lIumboldt.
Hon S. B. Williamson and wife
arrived here last Tuesday from Nash
vile and stopped over day or two
to visit relations. Sam looks won
derfulIy like a statesman under that
plug hat
Our talented young friend, Fred
Collins, graduated at the head of his
class III the commercial college at
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, a few days
since, he is now en- route home, aud
will arrive here in a few days.
Mr., Rufe Lansden and Miss Mag
gle Heron were married last ruesdpy
eveningat the residence i The bride
brother, near Treaevant, iha Rev. a..
Slaymaker officiating, Many friends
in Milan wish them long life and much
joy.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05
CITY DIRECTORY.

CITY OFFICERS.
r.. N Stone. Mayor.
W B, Bryant, City Marshal.
K. B. Mitchum. j II. Blanklnship, X. +;
4 aun, X. Il. Edwards. &. W. Harrison AID
y. A. Taylor, Aldermen.
CHURCHES.
B.ptst-Church street. j. p Weaver pas;
:or. Preaching every Sunday morning and
evening Prayer meeting W ednesday evening.
sunday. scno0l 9 am,
Methodist-North Main street.E B Graham,
pa stor. Preaching every Sunday morn ng ana
evening. Prayer meeting Wednesday even
ing. sunday school 9 am.
Cumberland Prnsbyteria n-SOutb Main ST.
: D. Lewis, aston. Preaching every sun
day morning and evening. Prayer meeting
Tuesday evening. Sunday school Gam
MAeONS.
Milan Lodge, No. 19l-M. D. l.. Jordan, W.
W.; 5. II. Hale, Secretary. Meets LIST WednHs
lay in e aCh month.
K.ofH.
Liberty lodge No. 453-W. e. Vanhook
Dictator: T d Jackson. Reporter. Lodge meets
irstanl third friday night in each month.
X. OFF.
Prospero Lodge, No. 24-H.W. Loving,C c.
w. Y. Williamson, X. T.. ). Meets every
Thursday night.
Stonewal Lodge. No. 30--A. Chambers NJ
Y W p. l.. jordan Recorder. Meets third
nd foU-" Friia, nights.
and l.. of II.
Eagle Lodge, Ito. 96--Meets first and thir
dondny nights il each month. 5. IL. Hale,
p; VA. Wade, Secretary.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05
MarYelOns OferI

The attention of the reader is espee>
tally called to an advertisement Oh
the fourth page, headed Books for
the Million We have made ar,
engagements with the puhlshers to fur,
nish this set Of hooks, worth 1925.
to new subscribers, or old subscribers
who renew their subscriptions Ia the
Exchange, st the very low price ~
one dollar These hooks. IF bound in
cloth. would be worth $50. There
are many standard and valuable
works among them ordu. one ssnula
miss ihi. rare Offer
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05
OVER The COUNTY.

Humboldt Messenger Geo. B.
Hart, who has been city marshal of
HamboIdt for several years, rendered
ais resignation to the board last Sat
urday, which was accepted. George
made a faithful officer, and did his
duty. Mr.. James Bond has been cleo
ted in his stead. Mr.. Bond will no
doubt prove good officer.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05
Stock Notes.

E, A. Collins sold from Clover
Dell Farm to Mr.. W. A. Ellis, of
Trenton, lem Holstein cows, "Lib>
erty" and "Adelina,' both imported,
aud at full prices. He also sold to a
Nashville stock man registered Po-
land China boar pig "Milan Chief"
and a SOW pig, Highland Bess," both
out of Mad. De StaeI and sired bv
"Highland Chief" These were fancy
pigs but low prices.
W. G. Barham has purchased the
grand young jack Brown Dick Of
Mr.. G. II. Burton, Of Wilson county.
This is one Of the finest bred Young
jacks in the state, and is large and OF
tine appearance. Mr.. Barham will
carry him to his farm, where he will
make lhe ssa-ou
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05
New Goods.

Thanking my patrons and friends
for their liberal patronage in the past.
| wish to say to The public that have
just received a full line of Family
Groceries which ! will sell in eonnec,
ton with my Drugs. | pay cash for
my Goods and will sell cheap for cash
only. Price my Goods before pur-
chasing elsewhere. g w, MARTIN.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05

l notice mar there IS "a proposition To
build "a railroad from MILAN through
Florence to Birmingham mus is Il
very go"d scheme II IN" i'''h"'" Oeh'r"I
Railroad Company WI '"l'' ana ru"
II al Inc way 10 D'im''gh"". A'
o'Jec' Is {" secure tor 'Nr i'''"o'' ~"
tr"' -" on'''' I" Birmingham 1t l.
Tor 'hem !" "t''' l"'h' "h''h Is 'hf
oe''er r'u'e "l'd 1t Is Ter '"e People on
me l'h4fen' l'Nrs I" see wp'ch WIN
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05

Fanny Davenport, the actress, was
robbed of about $4,000 worth of d.
almonds and other jewelry at the Gay
oso Hotel, Memphis, one night this
week They had been placed in the
hands of the night clerk Chas Talbot,
who skipped out with them, and has
not vet heeu arrested. Capt O'Hover,
of the police force, leleguphei here to
stop a suspected man, tut came up
and found that he was mistaken.
The ",l-pect' was am Innocent drum
mer
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05
BRADFORD BULLETIN.

1t is currently reported here now
that John Mullins was not killed by
Sam Jamison and William Crowder,
as first reported, though suspicion
rests On other parties who have since
left the country. 1t seems they had
concocted plan to kill Sam Jamison
and William Crowder and through
mistake shot the wrong man. The
officer was rot aware of the plans laid
to get the boys out so they could put
up joh on them.
Yours most respectfully,
SUBSCRIBER.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05
WEATHER FOR JANUARY.

Temperature.
Mean, 81 %
Highest, 700 on Dist.
Lowest, IL on Ord.
Range, go
Mean daily range 100.
Greatest daily range, $50 on 18th
and 3lsi.
Least daily range, 70 on 9Th.
Mean maximum, AZ. a
Minimum. 280
Rainfall.
Mean depth, 4 80 inches.
Mean daily, 0.l6 inches.
Greatest daily, 2.l0 inches on 2Slh.
Least daily 0,01 inches on 4th.
Frosts, 81, 9th, 10Th, 18th, 18th,
10Th, Oath, 9Th, Goth, 30th.
Thunder.storms 18Th. ODD, and 28th.
Halo.Lunar, Ord, 9th, 9Th, 7th, 30th
Days which q
Rain or snow fell, 8.
Clear II.
Fair, |.
Cloudy, 10.
Without rain, 49,
Warmest, 2lst.
Coolest, %.
Wind, prevailing direction, South.
Barometer.
Mean, 30.110.
Highest, 306 ON I'd.
Lowest, 30 SO on 18th.
Range, 1872.
NJ. D. l.. JORDAN,
Vol. Observer.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05
FASHIONABLE
TAILORING.
NV Customers Inter
est is My Interest.

VTHE undersigned is now prepared to offer
i better inducements to those in need Of
PIECE GOODS tor Gent $ wear than any one
IN West Tennessee. He has procured 5 am
ples of all Goods kept by each of the Mer-
chants in Milan. with the lowest cash price
attached to each sample, which enables the
customer to makeas good n selection at one
house rs he possibly could by going all over
the city. lie will also have the aid of a prac-
teal Tailor who will always consider the in
terest of the customer,
He HIS also procured Samples from the prin.
cipal " holeSale Piece Goods Houses CT st
Louis, Louisville and Cincinnati, from which
customers Can max their selections, and or
der by express, provided their choice cannot
De obtained in Milan.
He guarantees satisfaction to the most fas-
tidiOus.
Particular attention paid to Cutting. Max
ing and Repairing Clothing.
Orders from diStsuc respectfully solicited.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05
qHE NV RAILROAD.

The railroad scheme is causing
much interest among our citizens and
all speak favorably of it. As soon as
some one in authority will take hold
Of the matter our people will he
prompt to co.operaie. Hon. John
NJ Taylor, mem er of congress, writes
to Mr. j. a. Collins;
Sumo twelve months since had a
conversation with Maj. Sykes in re
gard TO line of railroad from Milan
to Birmingham, and was impressed
with his suggestions on the same. He
claims it would he the shortest and
quickest route to St. Louis from At
lanta, also Kansas City, etc. am for
any road that will give us facilities at
Lexington and will give my time and
money to the advancement of this de
sired end. My opinion is the route
Vou suggest would lie paying rnute,
and the most erect. The Midland
road spoken Of also includes Lexing
ton en- the route. / will he at home
in some six weeks and on the wa,
will try and see you at Milan. IN the
meantime do all you can to "eilale
the question until the people are
alive 10 this great interest.
JNO. VI. TAYLOR.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05
uhAND EXCURSION.
TO the Interstate Dairrymen and
Fruit Growers Convention.

10 Inc interstate DaIrrJMen and
Fruit GrOWers' Convention.
The illinois Central will sell tickets
from Milan to this convention, to he
held in Jackson, Miss, Feb. IS, II
and Is, at the low rate of 1865 for
the round trip; from Bradford, 50 IS;
from Medina, S. As. Tickets limited TO
Feb. 20 and good on all regular trains,
The program of the meeting EN-,
braces addresses on topics Of interest
to every farmer and stock grower in
the entire south, by gentlemen who
are specialists in their different lines
Of business, and it is hoped that much
good may result to our southern states.
Excursions will also he made to Vick.-
burg, Yazoo City aud other points of
interest. For further particulars,
call on the different ticket agents Of
the |. G. road or Z. NJ. Brown, ticket
agent at Milan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05
SMALL CHANGE.

/
son Wednesday night.
Another instalmeuI Of the Robson.
Rutledee controversy on eighth page.
The indications nov are that God
win will he cleared III Memphis. He
ought to be.
rw0 or three thunder storms this
week, and yesterday WAS freezing cold.
VINO ever saw such weather?
Believers in ground hoy prophecy
now think winter is over, az that ami.
NAL could not see his shadow last
Wednesday.
The watch recently advertised in
these columns has been found and re-
turned to Rev. l.. F. Written. AID.
vertising did it.
The horse attached to Edwards u
Shepherds delivery wagon became
scared at train yesterday, when he
hacked into ditch. Not much dam,
aye done.
We learn that the report Of the ar
rest of OUain, which was reported III
these columns last week, is I mistake.
The wrong man was arrested and
O'Cain is still at large.
We have communication from
Hon. }. d. Mcdowell on the liquor
qIesion, but cannot make room for it
in this issue. It is long and interest
ing, and will appear next week.
Tne remains of Mrs. Sarah Smith,
W no died in Bartlett last Thursday,
were brought here and buried yester-
day. She was the mother of Mr.. W.
E. Smith, at one time night operator
here
Mr.. j. d Williams, Of Bradford,
has bouglt the Harrison stock Of goods
fr@m receiver Collins. Tom Harrison
wi be found there as salesman, and
nice stock OF goods will I've bought
soon.
VIM. Lacy, colored, stole coat
from Mon Goggins, colrred, Il few
days since, was arrested by constable
Moore, tried by Esquire Healhcock
and sent to jail to await trial by the
law court.
Messers. John S. Cooper and Thcs.
Z. Harwood, of Trenton, under the
firm name Of Cooper u HarwoOd,
have card in this paper, to which
we invite the readers attention. They
are we'll known and talented lawyers,
who have the confidence of the people,
as is evidenced by their large and sues
cessfuI practice. Any Of our readers
having law business to he transacted
will do well to employ them.
Mr.. J. F. Pinkston, a practical and
artistic tailor Of long experience, has
opened shop on Front Row, where
he will be pleased to see all who wish
well-made aud nicely.6tting clothing.
He comes to Milan well recommended
as 6rst-cass artist in his line, and,
as we have long needed an establish,
ment Of that ki1d here, we hope he
will receive the patronage he deserves.
Go to him and have your spring and
summer clothing made up in the latest
style. See his advertisement on this
page of this paper,
A notice of the masquerade party
given at Dr. Henderson's was crowded
out last week, winch we especially re-
greet, as the Exchange was represented
by two of the han 1sOmest and charm
INCEST young ladies in the state
Misses Belle Thompson and Eta Me-
Dowell. They wore dresses made up
of copies of the Exchange handsome
ly trimmed with red paper arranged
in artistic style, and were admired by
all. We feel greatly complimeuied,
aud the young ladies can NOW com
mand us as their greatest admirer
There were many other handsome and
unique costumes displayed and the oc>
casion Was one OF great enjoyment.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05

Remember that DR.. D. G. Swain
will he in Milan Thursday, the 10th
Of February, for the purpose of treat.
ing all diseases Of the Rectum on an
entirely new plan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05

J. G. Clarke, president of the Hi
nois Central Railroad, is a six>footer.
He has the angularity Of a New En-
glanler, shoulders sufficiently broad
for Herculean tasks, full face with
out beard, and dresses like a Yves,
tern miller in gray clothes and slonch
hat. He holds to the old Calhoun doc
triue of state rights with tenacity
tina, half a century of Northern life has
not driven out of his Southern blood.
He argues his side of that question
with queer illustrations and quaint
queslionings. 1t is said that when in
Washington he engages in contrO
versy over this question with such
men as Evarts, Hoar aud Sherman,
who take and give with him with
great zest.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05
RAILROAD TINE TABLE.
GREAT JACKSON ROUTE.

ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD.
after May q, 1886, trains will leave
Milan as follows:
SOUTH. NORTH.
No. l. at 5:3' am No, = at o;5, am
No. 3. at 2;20 pm No. 4,at lz;Zl pm
Passengers are also allowed to ride on the
lollnwing freight trains daily except sunday
SOUTH. NORTH
No7 at2:4Opm No. 5. at lO:4O am
No and Run every day except sunday.
h. N, BRowN, Ticket agent.
A. HANSON. Gem |. Pass. Agent. chicago
III. j, W COLEMAN. Asst Il. ~ Ne"
Jtlsans, La
LOUISVILLE il NASHVILLE X. H.
Trains leave Milan as follows on and after
Nov II. 1886.
PAssRNGER TRAINS
No. 70. l. south I'ey'' 't.. la als p pm
No q north, ..'.....'''.'''''''''''' . ~ ~
NJ. L. " Z" ...................... l!4I an
faSt fruit train Iepyes at,.,........... pm
0. f. CANrW ELL. Ticket Agent
n. c. 4 st. L.
tvNashyille At Mckenzie, AZ m
7:25 pm l2:lo pm
EAST BOUND.
~ Mckenzie 3:O5 pm Ar Nashville 7;49 pm
Q. F. CANTwELL. Agent.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-20
A Wonderful sepulchrr.

Tai Mahal, on Crown Of Empires, at Agra,
India, Is regarded as the grandest tomb in
the world 1t IS IN octagOnal building Of the
purest white marble, the interior beng deco
rated with inl1 1id work Of precious stones, as
agate and JG5per, with ornamental designs
IN marble OF various shades. Ia regard 10
color and design the interior ranks first in
the world for purely decorative workman
ship, while the perfect symmetry of the exte-
rior can nov br be iorgotten by beholder,
nor the aerial grace oi It's demes, rising Like
marble bubbles into the clear sky. 1t was
begun in 1o29 and finished in 164S by Shah
Jehan as a mausoleum fer his wife, Arjamed
Banos Begun, THE Exalted OF the Palace
the Light of the Harem in Moore's "Lalla
Rookhn-and cest something like IS, $50, 600.
The celebrated Bermier said that it deserved
TO be numbered among the wonders of the
world more than the pyramids; and Bayard
Taylor said: ''If there was nothing else in
India, this alone would repay the journey.
The distant view of this matchless edifice
satisfied me that its fame is well deserved. So
pure, 50 gloriously perfect did it appear that
l almost feared to approach it lest the charm
should be broken
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-20

The lio-i 6mhsn feeiTa 81 acrinrsi
wa cslebrafod a. Teaena on Aug ID. u
= was estimated ttaf s93 $50 sheep rofe
killed Ia and sroupo tze espllrl l 81 tie
custom for TIE ekah IL sacrifice q russ1 n
public. the CEREMONY beiug actually IT.
formo9 by ouc - enc princes as deri-tr -
he najcstT. a7le r. ls vested wffhfh- sstat..
Or enslg2 q royalty. vaich hs wears r 80
hst. This year 81 unFreo1derfec efs t -a-
CURED Iho came that vas - BE- sscfifea4
Wa brought r. ise palace 0nc5 ~ ~ 80
spected o. Toe shah. and. n sac teaaotarY
siasDcs O. its attendants. II vnndrrs8 irto
Toe corridor tAroBrh vbich h.s us aftv wes
q pass. TIE shah appeared hef9r. its ensoef
could bs crlVen OF sr5 B. was So r.nes
touched by Is iss<eecn - express e,I fizi iie
ms jaety ordered ROT oalr tAsi H E..otid la
spared, bat fl.at. iE Fevare fcr i aeerv
in seekirc the sznos,aTf 81 the than-. -.
~ s3eala bs & eIren iaforistls quarters Iar
l1s IN ths royal rosRereris
Enc1her c2rrsl vss fbcb brour which
was slain II p sirsks BY the sbshf sepr'r.
who "a richly clsd sEo covered VIII jsrsis
Small portions ~ ths skin ard fssh vsre r-r-
ris5 ints the pslace. wfers tts Gbab rec A
fser in state ssf dirre he royal c<rfere
VANISHED. TIE rFEnss neaf RI ire etil Quirrr.
iuf carezss was liferr'iv tcrr fo qsare 60 -
pe7pie eTe7T one erdreTorIng - Vct a iit e
the 7esh, a. it 81 considered lueAy t. ezi H.
Cleveland Leader.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-20
An oriole and a Spool Of Cotton

II is curious what a variety Of materials
Baltimore orioles VIII use IN the construction
Of their nests On the lawn of one Of the
prettiest homes in the state cf Mary land
pair OF orioles selected tree ID which %
build. IL wss a lsree fir tree. about forty
five fec from the house. The laly q TIE
house was sewing BY one Of the windows op-
posite this tree early one beautiful summer
morning. snd on being called away fo Some
other room she placeJ her spool of cotton on
the window sal Who's she returned she
found the s,,ooi was gene, sTd ca looking for
Il, discovered it ca TIE fo1r of tie porch.
which was Just outside Of the window. She
found that q considerable lc7eth q the Coz
ton was unwoand. ard looking foT ths end
of t she traced it Up 70 ths net 81 tise ori1le.
anf saw the bird fusily weaving Is into the
nesi The LADY riseed The spool ln the WIN
dosv. cnd II was shown as a curiosity e al
who vlzifoa the bouss
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-20
Curious Album of Photos.

A local photographer, who does a fashion
able trade. has a curious album of photos.
They are OF women's hands, and every hand
is distinguished By one ring. Some years
ago. ne tells ne. young society woman who
had very pretty hsuds experienced the fancy
to have the one on which her sweetheart bad
recently put an engagement ring pictured.
The fashion being taus sat Is, ke says, stil
kprt NJ. Not al II the hands are beautifiil
ones By any means In fact really pretty
hands are in the minority. There Is pre-
pondsrsncs q fat psisns and stubby fingers
that does not speak vel for The manual re-
fnsueut Of Cur best society. But even the
lssst Kept hands. unlees they sre svHlnaefTical
in proportion. ara liable to look clunlsy in =
phcrozrarh The variety - rings On thls
col lscti1n q Victsrrs is . credit O. car jewel
era Indeed vou can trace tie fashions ia
rags for several years hY them. IF 7 bad
shs vsisa # chose rirrs said The photcgrs-
PIER. nsesiisativel~, II think could spend a
year Ia Europe ard not have 81 swim home =
Alfred Trrmb,e IN Nsw 1Ts News.
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-20

Tie discrimination between the words
"lsdy- and woman IN the crigins applCs-
tlcn of LADY 70 women in general. must
have arisen through the want II suEne appel
Iation of xsatility BIZ those whose gentihty
-as IN doubt But tho abuse cf the word
lady and ia constant application 70 every
woman has rlasie e 50 common that 10 Is be-
coming nnesninziess. When ssleswoman ia
a ssaissisdT.r for instance the word loses is
choicsness Not that woman who sells
goods behind a counter u1sy NOT be a iady.
She undoubtedly is in ulost cases. bus 70 tack
the woIri on 20 her ocrlrsfion IS absurd 4
continued extension - the ar0elistions f
-s7fiiitv VIII give - wasfIs-lr ard miikr7n-
+irr-ao. which VII roc seeun - n-suifestiv
absurd u the stusa 81 the words Is % % cu
much further uncheC sed
Telegram-herald., 1887-11-20
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE.
Manners and Customs Practiccd in Polite
Society.


According 20 the social etiquette Of New
York tho marriage ceremonies OF a widow
differ from the ordinary forms only in her
not wearing a veil and orange blossoms.
She NAV be costumed in white and have her
maids at the altar If she pleases. This lib
erty has boon given her only within a few
years and refined taste viii determine her
IN these matters. On her wedding cards Of
invitation her maiden name is used as part
Of her proper name. This is but respect TO
her parents. Having dropped the initials f
her deceased husband when she laid aside her
Grape she uses her own Christian name. IL
she have sons or unmarried daughters at the
time she becomes again n wife she prefxes
the last name Of her children 70 her new one
on al ceremouious occasions IN which they
are interested in common With herself. This
respect is due 70 them and etiquette per-
miis. though il does not imperstiveIy de-
msnd is adoption
OF course the f0rmalities that follow the
marriage Of a widow can seldom be arranged
In the sane manner ss those OF younger
brida Circumstances must control the en-
tainments and no fixed forms can be ar
rznx-d for them. A quiet taste and refined
sentiments are the best regulators Of these
civflsties